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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.76, 1,280.70 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.76, 1,280.70 and 367.08 is: 550.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.76 : 1,280.70 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.76/1,280.70 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.76x = 1,280.70 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.76x = 470,119.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,119.36/854.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.00

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